G. Maurice Van Vleet, age 94, passed away Aug. 7, 2015, at his home. Born Sept. 16, 1920, in Hudson, Wyoming, he was the fourth son of Russell Eugene and Nancy Lavina Stewart Van Vleet. He married Dorothy Mabel Baxter on Aug. 6, 1943 (later divorced). Together, they had five children. Dad later married Lorraine Black and she precedes him in death. Maurice attended schools in Garfield and Magna. He enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps in January 1942, at the start of World War II. He served in American Samoa and aboard the USS General H.F. Hodges in the Asiatic-Pacific and European areas. He was honorably discharged in January 1946. Maurice also served with the Utah National Guard in Tooele as a master sergeant for many years and was honorably discharged in April 1967. Dad had a love for flying and in 1947 he received his private pilot’s license. He had a talent and love for music and dancing. Dad could play the piano, organ and harmonica by ear, which he used to entertain family and friends. He had a passion for automobiles and always had the finest cars. Dad had a strong work ethic which he passed on to his family. He retired from the Tooele Army Depot after 30-plus years. He was always active and involved in his community. He will be greatly missed. He is survived by his brother, Leland (Beverly) Van Vleet; children, Lyn (Vern) Anthony, Susan (Jim) Benson, Steve (Jill) Van Vleet, Marsha (Kevin) Jennings and Kelly Clarke; 14 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2015, at Redwood Memorial Mortuary, 6500 S. Redwood Road, West Jordan, Utah, with a viewing one hour prior.  Interment to follow.

Our beloved father, grandfather, sibling, and friend passed away peacefully early Thursday morning on the 6th of August in Tooele, Utah. He is survived by his son, seven grandchildren, and his brother and sister. Douglas will be missed. He is loved. He was generous, kind, thoughtful, and always willing to listen to those who needed a listening ear. Born in Calgary, Canada, in 1930, he was raised in Cardston, Alberta, Canada. As a young man he served an LDS mission to New Zealand. He briefly attended BYU, and later attended The Royal Academy of Arts in London, England, where he made several lifelong friends that he held very dear. Doug was an aspiring artist, playwright and actor. He loved philosophy, art, books and debating the authorship of Shakespeare. He dedicated much of his life to learning about these things and spent many enjoyable hours doing so. He will be missed greatly by his family and those who were fortunate enough to know and love him. Dad, we love you. Sero Sed Serio. A graveside service will be held at the Tooele City Cemetery at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 11. Services entrusted with Didericksen Memorial, (435) 277-0050.

Grant Ask Gundersen, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and great-great-grandfather, returned home on Aug. 12, 2015. Often his posterity heard him sing, “Have faith, hope, and charity. That’s the way to way to live successfully.” His 96 years of life certainly reflected those words. Grant was born April 4, 1919, to Orson Wilford Gundersen and Ingeborg Johansen Terjesen in Idaho Falls, Idaho. He was proud of his Norwegian heritage. Grant grew up in the hard years of the Depression. He had five brothers and three sisters and remembered lean years of a lot of hard work and not much money. From these experiences, he was especially aware of the “least of these.” He was generous with his time and his resources, often giving money to those who he felt were struggling. He and his brothers worked hard plastering but they also knew how to have fun. Four of the boys organized a quartet (Grant sang baritone) and they traveled around singing for various events. Grant loved to sing throughout his life. Grant and his brothers loved acrobatics and athletics. The Gundersen brothers’ basketball team won the stake church tournament most years. He married his sweetheart, Marjorie Mae Calvert, on June 18, 1941, in the Salt Lake Temple. The first years of their marriage were spent moving from place to place as Grant enlisted in the Air Corps while World War II was raging. He served his country for four years. In his later years, he enjoyed studying the Constitution and liked to talk about American ideals and government. For 15 years, Grant worked as a building contractor with his brother in Holladay, Utah. He built the houses where he and Marjie raised their three sons and five daughters, of whom he was very proud. Grant strived to follow the admonition of Jesus Christ to love the Lord with all your heart, might, mind, and strength and to love his neighbor. He was devoted to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, loved to study the gospel and served in the bishopric twice, stake high council and as a temple worker in the Jordan River Temple for 18 years.  Grant loved his family. He taught his children how to work hard and the importance of getting along with each other. He loved to hear his daughters sing and would often join in. His family will remember his strong will, honesty and his love of fun activities and contests. He and Marjie were great supporters of athletic events of their children and grandchildren. Grandchildren will fondly remember “Grandpa Day” activities. As age made it harder for his athletic body to do what he loved, we will remember his devotion to Marjie, his patience, and his positive attitude through health trials. He never complained. His proudest accomplishments were his eight children: Sherry (Earl) Larson, Vicky (Ernie) Matthews, Sandy (Steve) Allred, Kristy (Craig) Bleazard, Jerry (Audrey) Gundersen, Cindy (Edward) Cole, Kim (Tammy) Gundersen and Tarvy (Priscilla) Gundersen. He has 47 grandchildren, 135 great-grandchildren, and four great-great-grandchildren. We are very proud to be counted among his surviving posterity and will miss him dearly. He is also survived by his brothers David and John. Grant was preceded in death by his beloved wife Marjie, daughter Sherry, his parents Orson and Ingeborg, brothers Orson, Thomas and Joseph, and sisters Edith, Dorothy and Mary. Funeral services will be held Saturday, Aug. 15, 2015, at the Grantsville Stake Center, 550 E Durfee St. Friends and family may call from 6-8 p.m., Friday, Aug. 14 at the Grantsville Stake Center. The family will also greet friends 10:30-11:30 a.m. prior to the Saturday service. Interment will be in the Grantsville City Cemetery.

Cecila Kartchner passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Aug. 8, 2015, at her home in Soldotna, Alaska. Celia was born on July 18, 1923 in Casas Grandes, Chihuahua, Mexico. She moved from Tooele, Utah, to Alaska in June of 2006. Celia was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Her hobbies included crocheting, working in the yard and being with family and friends. Celia was loved by many but mostly by her eight kids, 31 grandkids, 96 great-grandkids and 23 1/2 great-great-grandkids. Pallbearers will be Frank Bunch, Glen Kartchner, William Bunch, Josh Bently and James Bently. Services will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 19 at Tooele City Cemetery at noon.

William “Bill” Paulos, 92, of Tooele passed away Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2015. He will have a graveside service on Saturday, Aug. 15, 2015, at noon at the Tooele City Cemetery. The Tooele Transcript-Bulletin featured Bill in the “Hometown” section of the July 28, 2015, edition of its newspaper. Please refer to that article for more about Bill, his life and his history. Please share condolences at tatemortuary.com.

Our loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather passed away peacefully on Monday, Aug. 11, 2015. He was born in Butte, Montana, on March 21, 1950, to James Byrne and Margaret Allen. He married the love of his life, Karen Marie Holten, in August of 1969. Together they had three children, Tracy, Michelle and Ricky. Rick worked as a mechanic and his passion was his family, working on race cars and being as mischievous as possible. He loved riding motorcycles, hanging with his buddies (Ed Berger Sr., Bill Gelling Sr. and Mel Baker) and in general enjoying life to the fullest. Rick is survived by his children Tracy Aragon, Michelle Green (Jeno Bins) and Ricky Byrne; sister Joan Lewis;  grandchildren Steven, Alexa, Dominique, Jeno, MaShalyla and Alyssa; five great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by the love of his life, Karen Marie, parents James Francis Byrne and Margaret Leona Allen Byrne, Secret Byrne; and son-in law Frankie Aragon. Huge thanks to Midtown Manor for their loving all these years. Rick is going to be missed by many and loved by all. A viewing will be held at St. Marguerite Catholic Church in Tooele, Utah, 15 S. 7th St. on Friday, Aug. 14 at 10 a.m. Mass will follow at 11 a.m., followed by interment services at the Tooele City cemetery. A luncheon will follow at St. Marguerite Catholic Church. Services entrusted with Didericksen Memorial, (435) 277-0050.

Neil Hunter Barrus, 88, passed away on Aug. 17, 2015, following a long struggle with Parkinson’s. Neil was born July 13, 1927, in Groveland, Idaho to Ruel Melvin Barrus and Zina Emeline Hale. He served a year in the US Navy at the end of World War II, then completed a 2 1/2-year mission to Samoa for the LDS Church. Following his mission, Neil married Betty May Denney in the Idaho Falls LDS temple. Neil and Betty were well known for their phone calls serenading family and friends with “happy birthday” accompanied by Neil on his ukulele. Neil also played the saxophone and sang in the ward choir for many years. After his mission, Neil graduated with his degree in civil engineering and began a 32-year career with the Idaho Department of Transportation. In 1962, the family moved to Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho, where they enjoyed all the outdoor pursuits of Northern Idaho including water skiing, hiking, camping, fishing, hunting, firewood cutting and huckleberry gathering. He smoked “blue back” (kokanee) salmon caught from Lake Coeur d’ Alene and made his famous sourdough huckleberry pancakes. Neil was active in the LDS church throughout his life, serving in the Stake Presidency, and twice as Bishop. After he retired from the State of Idaho in 1986, he and Betty served a mission to Samoa where they became each other’s “soa” (companion). They also served in the genealogy library in Salt Lake City, Utah. They served a second mission to Denver, Colorado, before moving to Nampa, Idaho, where Neil pursued his love of woodworking, crafting numerous furnishings for their home. Neil and Betty served a third mission to Nauvoo, Illinois, and were temple workers for many years. They loved traveling and shared many memorable adventures together. They have spent the last three years living with their daughter Brenda Petersen in Grantsville. Neil was the youngest of nine children. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Betty (Denney) Barrus; a brother, Ruel Barrus; daughters Pam (Rolf) Bitsch, Brenda (David) Petersen and Shauna (Mark) Comstock; sons Ron (Tanis) Barrus and Denney (Allison) Barrus; 19 grandchildren and 49 great-grandchildren. Dad entertained many with his songs, games, puzzles, rope tricks and “hooey sticks”. His great love, kindness, wisdom, wit, and humor touched many lives. Funeral services will be held Friday, Aug. 21, at 11 a.m. at the Grantsville 9th Ward Chapel, 415 W. Apple St., with a viewing an hour and a half prior. Interment at the Grantsville cemetery. Services by Didericksen Memorial (435) 277-0500.

Carol Janice Weyland, 78, of Erda, passed away on Aug. 13, 2015, due to complications of pneumonia. She was surrounded by loved ones when she passed who will miss her personality and talents. “Christmas Carol” was born on Dec. 9, 1936, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Arlington and Ruth Johnson. She married Dellis A. Weyland on Dec. 2, 1961, and started her new life in Erda. She was the first of three children in her family. She had many interests in life including the love of photography, travel and music. She learned the talent of music at a young age and played both piano and marimba for the enjoyment of others. She is survived by three children, Michelle Louise Rowe (Jack). Jeannette Renee Knudsen (Wayne) and Renaud Albert Weyland and two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by Dellis and son, Cary Dellis Weyland. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Aug. 21, 2015 at Tooele City Cemetery.

Mike Julander, 37, passed away Aug. 12, 2015. He was born Oct. 25, 1977. He is survived by his wife, three children, parents, three brothers and many more friends and family. Mike served 13 years in the U.S. Navy and was currently in the Air National Guard. He also volunteered for Tooele search and rescue and worked at Praxair. Mike had a big heart and always helped when someone needed it. He will always be loved and forever missed. Services were held at New Life Church on Monday, Aug. 17. In lieu of flowers, donations to Mike Julander’s memorial fund on gofundme.com are being accepted.

Bernice was born May 3, 1917, to Clarence and Mildred Morgan in Ophir, Utah. Bernice grew up in Tooele and graduated from Tooele High School. She met Robert Frazier and they married in 1942. Robert was killed in 1957 at the Glen Canyon Dam in Arizona. Bernice moved to Phoenix to raise her four children. When the children were raised, Bernice was able to travel the world. After her travels, Bernice moved to Las Vegas, Nevada; Inkom, Idaho; and finally settled in Seeley Lake, Montana, where she bought a cabin in the woods. Bernice passed away in her home April 13, 2015, with her family beside her. Bernice is survived by her children Robert Frazier of Seeley Lake, Montana; Linda Graham of Seeley Lake, Montana; Kent Frazier of Elko, Nevada; and Cleve Frazier of Deeth, Nevada. Preceding Bernice in death are her sisters Dorothy Lohnes and Reva Bacon and her brothers Wayne and Dewey Morgan. A celebration of life will be held Aug. 22, 2015, at noon at the Tooele City Cemetery. Afterwards a luncheon will be held at the John and Terry Cook home in Grantsville.

Fred “A” Hamilton Sr., beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend, passed away peacefully on Thursday morning, Aug. 13, 2015, at 9:27 a.m. at the Central Utah Veteran’s Home in Payson, Utah. He was 94 years old. Fred was born to Fred A. Hamilton and Mildred Eva Tinsley on Dec. 14, 1920, in Los Angeles, California. He spent his youth in Boise, Pocatello and Nampa, Idaho. Fred spent three and a half years in the Navy during World War II and served in the Pacific Theatre. He was discharged in January of 1946. He married Dorothy Willian Wahl in the Logan Temple on March 21, 1946. Fred attended Utah State University for a short time, then he and Dorothy moved to Deer Lodge, Montana, where he accepted employment in the printing business. After five years in Deer Lodge, Fred, Dorothy and family moved to Tooele, Utah, where he ran a line-o-type for the next two years. He then accepted employment at the Farm and Home Builder’s Supply, where he worked for the next 13 years. Fred then went to work for the Tooele Post Office. In January 1973 his wife, Dorothy, unexpectedly passed away. Fred and Dorothy loved children. In addition to the four sons born to them, they legally adopted nine others and took in many foster children. Fred married JoAnn Hibbert for “time” in the Jordan River Temple in 1982 and moved the remainder of his family to Bountiful. He was a good father to JoAnn’s eight children and was very supportive of JoAnn. He continued to work for the Post Office in Salt Lake City and Bountiful, Utah. He retired in November 1996 at the age of 75 after 32 years of employment. Fred was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in many positions within the church. He served as the Sunday School Superintendent in Montana. He served as one of the seven Presidents of the Seventy in the North Tooele Stake in Tooele, Utah. He also served as a Seventy’s Group Leader, Sunday School teacher and Home Teacher. While living in Bountiful, Fred taught Primary, served as a guide at Temple Square in Salt Lake City, and served as a volunteer at the Church Office Building’s Family Search Library. He was the ward’s High Priest Group Leader and served as an ordinance worker in the Bountiful Temple for 10 years. He, JoAnn and their family were cast members and missionaries at the Hill Cumorah Pageant in New York. Fred loved church service and especially loved his service in the temple. Fred is known for his love of the Gospel, his constant support of family, and for his kind and gentle approach to life. He loved gardening and being in the outdoors. Fred and Dorothy had four boys born to them: Fred A (Peggy) Hamilton Jr. (Skip), Ricke D. (Jean), Paul (Ann), Robin (Jane), and nine legally adopted children who were sealed to them in the temple, Pauline, Nora, Nellie, Carol, Burley (Kathleen), Penni, Jody, Merri Sharma and Sean (Deena). After his marriage to JoAnn Hibbert, he was father to the Hibbert children: Dale, Jill (Paul) Buss, Steve, Mona (Panama) Agamez, Dan (Sheryl), Becky (Dave) Barnett, Bonnie (Mark) Pittman, Dave (Charlotte) and James (Diana) Boley. Fred is preceded in death by his parents, his first wife, Dorothy, his second wife, JoAnn, his daughter, Penni, and his four brothers, Marion (Velma), Dee (Vija), Kent, and Walter (Donna). The family wishes to express their sincere appreciation to the wonderful caretakers at the Central Utah Veteran’s Home for their loving care of Fred over the past five months. A viewing will be held at the Lindquist’s Bountiful Mortuary, 727 N. 400 East, Bountiful, Utah, on Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2015 from 6-8 p.m. Interment, New Hillcrest Cemetery, located directly west of Deer Lodge, Montana.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.lindquistmortuary.com.

Gregory David Bronder climbed his highest climb back to his Heavenly Father on Aug. 15, 2015, and is now watching over his family and friends from the highest peak. Greg was an avid outdoorsman who passed away doing what he loved most. Our hearts are broken, but we are filled with the knowledge and peace that we will be with him again. Families CAN be together FOREVER! Greg was born in Youngstown, Ohio on March 16, 1975, to Bill and Joyce (Cushey) Bronder. He met and married the love of his life, Kayla Colovich, on Feb. 5, 2000. Greg and Kayla were blessed with two wonderful children, Griffen (8) and Sophia (5). He adored spending time with his wife and children. They were his pride and joy. Greg’s love of hiking took him to many great heights, even being able to name one of them Griffen Peak after his son. He graduated from Bowling Green State University with a BS in environmental health. He received his master’s degree from the University of Utah in public health. Greg was a lifelong Seattle Seahawks fan and a proud Utah Ute who “bled red.” He was an accomplished drummer and loved going to see his favorite band, Rush. Greg was a playful, goofy tease, yet serious and tender-hearted. He loved and served his community as a Tooele City volunteer firefighter. Greg was truly a mountaineer; there wasn’t a name of a peak that he did not know. He was one county-high point shy of climbing every county high point in the state of Utah. He was really looking forward to climbing Mount Rainier with his buddies. He loved the mountains and everything they had to offer. Greg loved the Lord and was a quiet, humble servant. He would often seek solace on the top of a mountain. It was here, that he truly felt close to God. Greg had a deep love for his fellowmen and was truly one of the “good guys.” Greg leaves many broken-hearted people, his wife, two children, his parents, his brother Geoff (Kristina); his grandmother Violet Thompson; his father- and mother-in-law, Kay and Carole Colovich; brothers- and sister-in-law Mac, Sam (Bella), Ann (Paul) and Jed (Shelly); as well as numerous adoring nieces, nephews, “Good Buds” and countless friends. A visitation will be held Thursday evening from 6-8 p.m. at Tate Mortuary, 110 S. Main St., Tooele. Funeral services will be held Friday, Aug. 21, 2015 at 11 a.m. at the Valley View Stake Center, 332 E. 1000 North, Tooele. Interment will be at the Tooele City Cemetery. “Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.” — Ralph Waldo Emerson. We love you Greg! Until we’re together again, soar with the eagles.

Grantsville resident Nicole Sharee Snow, 28, passed away at her home Tuesday morning, Aug. 18, 2015. Services are tentatively set for Thursday, Aug. 27. A more complete obituary will follow on Tuesday. Arrangements are in the care of Dalton-Hoopes Funeral Home, Grantsville.

Lyman Kim Brinkerhoff was born on July 10, 1955, to Lyman and Elda Brinkerhoff. On Aug. 5, 2015, our loving father, husband, son, uncle and grandpa lost his battle with cancer. He married Linda Kearns on Aug. 19, 1979, and together they had three children. He later married Karen Lovell. Kim was a wonderful man who loved the outdoors. He was a very loving man who loved his kids, grandkids, mother, brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews dearly. He was a one-of-a-kind man who would do anything for anyone. He was quite the handyman and such a jokester. His fun attitude made him someone whom everyone loved to be around. He will definitely be missed and never forgotten. He is survived by his wonderful children, Dustin Brinkerhoff, Darci (Chad) Caldwell, Marci (Anthony) Martinez, Corey (Julia) Smith and Aubrey Smith and step-children Chris Shaw and Jenilee Hillquist. He is also survived by his mother, Elda Brinkerhoff, brothers and sisters, Bob Brinkerhoff, Elsie (Tom) Palmer, Garth (Michelle) Brinkerhoff, Cindy (Richard) Broadbent, Becky (Floyd) Erickson and Kelly Brinkerhoff. He is preceded in death by his father, Robert Lyman Brinkerhoff, and the mother of his kids, Linda Kearns. He had 10 grandkids and many nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held Aug. 22, 2015, at 11 a.m. at the 10th Ward Meeting House, 81 N. Church St., Grantsville, Utah. To the kindest man ever known. Rest in Peace.

Pete Mermejo, former resident of Ophir and Stockton, died May 26, 2015, in Carmichael, California. He was born Aug. 9, 1940. He was a graduate of Tooele High School (Class of 1960) and a U.S. Navy veteran. He is survived by his wife, four daughters and extended family. Funeral services were held in New Mexico.

Nicole Sharee Snow, 28, our valiant warrior, left us on Aug. 18, 2015, to spread her wings and fly free among the angels. Nicole was a wonderful mother who loved her children with all of her heart and a guardian for her sisters who loved them unconditionally. She was a wonderful daughter; her daddy’s “Little Britches” and her mother’s best friend. She was a special friend and confidant to many! Nicole struggled with addiction for many years and fought valiantly to overcome it. After a long period of sobriety, her addiction won this battle, but her spirit will win the war! Nicole was an inspiration to others and will be missed by all who knew her. She is survived by her two children, Cyress and Ceinna Brady; her parents Gary and Sheila Snow; sister Brittany (Jesse) Buhler; special nephew and niece Gary and Samantha Buhler, sister Brandi Snow; many other relatives and friends and her true love, Tyrell Brady. Graveside services will be held at the Grantsville Cemetery on Aug. 27 at 1 p.m. There will be a celebration of Nicole’s life at her parents’ home after the services. Family and friends are invited to bring their happiest memories to share during a luncheon in her honor. Services by Dalton-Hoopes Funeral Home.

Our mother, sister, aunt and “gran” is now free of pain, as she returned to her Heavenly Father on Aug. 18, 2015. Ellen was born in Delta, Utah, on Nov. 9, 1939, to George Pewtress and Savalla Webb, and raised by Wayne and Savalla Bryant in Tooele, Utah. Overcoming many obstacles early on, she graduated from Salt Lake Trade Tech and worked as a secretary for the United States Army for many years where she met the love of her life, Lt. Col. Byron S. Easton. They were married in 1966, and lived in Kansas, Japan, Korea, and Wyoming before eventually returning to Utah. They were later sealed in the Salt Lake Temple in 1993. She loved to read and play Rummikub, but her true joy in life was her family. She was dedicated to creating memories and traditions, nourishing relationships with those she cared about, and giving generously of her time, wisdom, and means. She is preceded in death by her parents George Pewtress, and Wayne and Savalla Bryant; her sisters, Carol Smith and Llona Pewtress; and her eternal companion, Lt. Col. Byron S. Easton. She is survived by her brothers; Don (Marilyn) Bryant and Gene (Sherry) Bryant; sister, Cindy (Allen) Cunningham; children, Tamera (Dane) Hammond and Timothy Hansen; nine grandchildren; and many great-grandchildren. In honoring the wishes of Ellen, a private memorial service will be held.

Our sweet dad, Rex Thomas Walters, aka “Ruke” and “The Chief,” passed away on Aug. 30, 2015, of causes incident to age and Alzheimer’s disease. He was born on Feb. 2, 1926, in Tooele, Utah, to Isaac Samuel and Sarah Jane (Millward) Walters. He grew up on South 100 West and ran around with his “First West Buddies” — Dick Pascoe, Lavar Adams and Clayne Shepherd. He married Alma Jean White on March 16, 1947, and was sealed in the Salt Lake Temple to her on Sept. 17, 1951. He is a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, living almost his entire life in the Tooele Fourth Ward. He joined the U.S. Navy right out of high school and went to technical school in Great Lakes, Illinois, and Mare Island, California. He was stationed at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii after the bombing and was there when the war officially ended. He was always very proud of his military service. He worked at Tooele Army Depot his entire career — first as a painter, then as a fireman, and later as the fire chief. He also worked other jobs while working at the depot — he poured cement with Dick Henwood, he worked for Sike Gillette at his Texaco station and he painted houses. He always worked hard and provided well for his wife and their four daughters, Bobbie Lou, Sharon Kay, Laurie Dawn, and Terri Lyn. He was fire chief at the Tooele Army Depot from 1978 to 1981, and chief with the Tooele City Volunteer Fire Department from 1969 to 1970. He loved being a fireman and truly considered them his brothers. He was so proud that his grandson, Matt Burdine, became a Tooele volunteer fireman. He loved to hunt and fish with Chuck Gillespie, “Butch” Porter and “Bump” Dunlavy, who are all waiting for him on the “other side” so they can go catch a big one. At one time he boasted that he knew everybody in Tooele! He has had a long, wonderful life and we are so glad that the time has come that he can join his sweetheart, Alma Jean, in Heaven. She passed away in 1995 and he has missed her every day since then. He is survived by his daughters, all of Tooele: Bobbie Lou Anderson, Sharon Kay Burdine, Laurie Dawn Argyle (David), and Terri Lyn Fuell (Sandy). He also is the proud grandfather to 13 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren and 21 great-great grandchildren. He leaves quite a legacy behind here on earth to continue to make his name honorable.  He is survived by his sister, Vivian Groscost; sisters-in-law, Beverly White, Mary Jo White, and Bonna Walters; and brother-in-law, Sterling White. He is preceded in death by his wife, Alma Jean; his parents Isaac and Sarah; his brother, Jack Walters; and his granddaughter, Rachel Fait. A visitation will be held at the Tate Mortuary on Friday, Sept. 4 from 6-8 p.m. The funeral will be at the Tooele Fourth Ward chapel (192 W. 200 South, Tooele) at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 5, with a visitation from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. The family would like to express our sincere thanks to Dr. Carolyn Forbes, Cameron Dortch, P.A. and their staff for their excellent care of Dad for many years. Also, we would like to thank CNS Hospice (especially sweet Sharon) for the care they provided at the end of Dad’s life.

Ryan Scott Tomac, born Oct. 4, 1994, passed away on Aug. 29, 2015, at the age of 20 after a courageous year-long battle with cancer. He is survived by his parents Matt and Nikki Tomac; his brothers Trevor, Dylan and Lonnie; his grandparents Pat and Julie Vario and Bob and Millie Tomac; his girlfriend Siearrah; his best friends Austin, Aaron, Tristan, Hailey, Bailey and Rose; his aunts and uncles Bruce and Melinda Vario, Cyndie Vario, Steve and Patty Snow and Bobby Tomac; his other parents Dave and Theresa Steadman; his cousins Bayli and Ryan, Tanner, Aly, Makaylie and James, Brianna, Amber and Spencer, Aubri, Alisa and Zac and Andrew and Josh, Amanda and Mattie. Ryan loved his THS baseball team, all baseball in general, the Cincinnati Reds, motocross, cars, golf, downhill mountain biking, snowboarding, anything else snow-related, basketball, lobster tails, hamburgers, chocolate, video games, skate boarding, the Tooele High Buffs, his friends, and his family. He loved a lot of things. He loved life. His family will remember Ryan for the enthusiasm and care he showed to others regardless of his own circumstances. We will also remember the time he borrowed a cast iron wolf out of a neighbor’s front yard; the time he and Trevor left the kitchen faucet running in a plugged sink while they watched Dylan play video games in the basement, causing the house to flood; and the time he knocked a chandelier off the ceiling with a basketball; as well as the music he was always singing, listening to or dancing to.  Ryan worked for his best bud Ryan Bowen at Pure Water Solutions. Ryan proudly became a Tooele City honorary firefighter, which he said was the best day of his life. Ryan’s optimism was contagious. He co-founded “The Herd,” a student group dedicated to cheering on Tooele High’s sports teams, to spread that optimism. He smiled at everyone, and they always smiled back. And during the last year of his life, he reminded his friends and family to stay positive, expressly stating that we need to focus on enjoying our time together rather than worrying about how much time is left. As per Ryan’s request, there will not be a viewing. His funeral will be held on Thursday, Sept. 3 at 11 a.m. at St. Marguerite Catholic Church, 15 S. 7th St., Tooele, UT 84074.

Jeanne Louise (Frederick) Haas went peacefully to be with her Heavenly Father on Aug. 14, 2015, at the age of 59 in Tooele, Utah, after battling cancer. Her husband Georg was at her side. Jeanne was born on Dec. 19, 1955, in Houston, Texas, to Paul and Barbara Frederick. Jeanne graduated from Katy High School in 1973. She completed training at the police academy and worked as a police officer, advancing to deputy sheriff. She served on the police force for a few years before retiring early. Jeanne married Georg Haas in April 1987. Jeanne taught all her children the joy of cooking, true love and enjoyment of family, to celebrate and make traditions, fish, hunt, work hard, be handy around the house, to garden, the joy in music and song, and — most importantly — about Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Her children remember her most as a kind and loving mother who encouraged them to follow their dreams and pursue their goals. Jeanne taught herself how to play hymnals on the piano and was blessed with a beautiful voice. Jeanne is survived by her parents; husband Georg Haas; children Jason Nigh (Tiffany), Dana Martin, Justin Nigh (Jessica) and Elizabeth Rinck (Casey); stepchildren Frank and Hilmar (Antjie); siblings Aline (Cliff) and Elizabeth (Ralph); nephews Max, Sean, Nick, Greg, Robbie and Brandon; grandchildren Tatijanna, Hannah, Jacob, Joshua, Tanner, Dakota, Jaylei, Jaycei, Charley, Elisa and expected baby Elayna. Jeanne is preceded in death by her brother David Frederick. The family would like to thank you all for your prayers and condolences as well as all family, friends, doctors, and nurses for their kind care and efforts during her illness. A graveside service was held at Memorial Oaks Cemetery in Houston, Texas, on Aug. 21, 2015.